Animal Tracking Class at River Bend Nature Center

River Bend Nature Center will host Twin Cities wildlife tracker Jonathan Poppele of the Minnesota
Wildlife Tracking Project for a one-day introduction to the
fundamentals of animal tracking. Our ancesors learned to read the tracks
and signs of the animals living around them in order to eat, understand
their world, and to survive. Course participants will learn the theory
and practice of tracking as a way to be more deeply connected with the
natural world.

Tracking
begins with finding tracks and other clues left by animals in the wild
and using them to deduce the identities of that wildlife; as trackers
gain experience, tracking leads to a deeper understanding of the lives
and behaviors of those animals. Dress to be comfortable inside
(presentations and lecture) and outside on and off the trail. Bring your
own lunch. You may also wish to bring a notebook and writing utensil, a
small ruler (6" plastic rulers work well), a measuring tape, and a
camera.

Registration is required for this one day event. Register online here.